Enrollment
468
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manhattan, KS
Theo Roosevelt Elem
Federal NCES profile for Theo Roosevelt Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200918000850
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theo Roosevelt Elem earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Manhattan · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Theo Roosevelt Elem has class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theo Roosevelt Elem ranks #2 of 3 schools in Manhattan, KS.
School address
District: Manhattan-Ogden · Kansas
NCES ID 200918000850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Theo Roosevelt Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Theo Roosevelt Elem
Theo Roosevelt Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manhattan, Kansas, enrolling 468 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Kansas schools and 78% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.9% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 468 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Manhattan's public schools, it stands alongside Frank V Bergman Elem (568 students): Theo Roosevelt Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.6:1 vs 18.9:1).
Manhattan-Ogden also operates Manhattan High School West/East Campus (2,087 students) and Susan B Anthony Middle School (775 students) alongside Theo Roosevelt Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Theo Roosevelt Elem compares
Theo Roosevelt Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 78% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 16% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 98% in Kansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,720
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 8.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Theo Roosevelt Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manhattan-Ogden, which includes Theo Roosevelt Elem.
$12,720
Per student
-18%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 56.2%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Theo Roosevelt Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan High School West/East Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan B Anthony Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank V Bergman Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marlatt Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Theo Roosevelt Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Manhattan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Theo Roosevelt Elem
How many students attend Theo Roosevelt Elem?
Theo Roosevelt Elem has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manhattan, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theo Roosevelt Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Theo Roosevelt Elem is 24.6:1, which is 78% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theo Roosevelt Elem?
35.9% of students at Theo Roosevelt Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theo Roosevelt Elem?
The largest demographic group at Theo Roosevelt Elem is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Manhattan, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theo Roosevelt Elem?
Theo Roosevelt Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Theo Roosevelt Elem rank among schools in Manhattan?
By Resource Investment Index, Theo Roosevelt Elem ranks #2 of 3 schools in Manhattan, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manhattan on the city page.
Is Theo Roosevelt Elem a good school?
Theo Roosevelt Elem earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Manhattan-Ogden?
Besides Theo Roosevelt Elem, Manhattan-Ogden also operates Manhattan High School West/East Campus (2,087 students), Susan B Anthony Middle School (775 students), and Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School (730 students). See the Manhattan-Ogden district page for the complete list.
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